Process Engineer

Summary

The role of the Process Engineer is to evaluate processes and to configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. The main focuses of the Process Engineer’s work is on maintaining reliable and safe manufacturing systems as well as manage capital equipment projects using both internal and external resources.

The role is a permanent placement; travel to other sites in North America may be required. The candidate must not have any restrictions for work placements in Canada or in the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety and Environmental

• Understand the importance of safety in manufacturing. Safety always comes first.
• Understand the importance of minimizing environmental impacts in the processing and manufacturing of plastic. Always strive to minimize wastes and spills when designing equipment.

Process Design

• Facilitating all aspects of process engineering for new and existing products from feasibility testing to process automation.
• Developing chain of tasks for process, establishing method of production & process directives, resolving problems / bottlenecks. Providing analysis of data and generating required compliance documentation.
• Discovering, investigating and integrating new technologies in the processing area.
• Process engineering calculations - material and energy balances, strength of material, etc.
• Implementing statistical tools for process control & designing DOE (Design of Experiments).
• Preparing Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) etc.
• Optimizes Production Rate and Quality and Safety by eliminating bottlenecks in the grinding and extrusion process.
• Evaluates efficiency and capacity and safety of process equipment of extrusion and size reduction systems to identify limitations and bottlenecks.
• Minimize reliance on operator human skill and experience.
• Reviews processing performance with plant management team daily. Make recommendations to production department.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical or Chemical engineering.
• Strong background in PLC controls, working knowledge on electrical schematics and automation design.
• Experience in equipment troubleshooting, process optimization and production controls such as SPC and DCS.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with high interest in working in a manufacturing environment. Willingness to get involved in the production operation at all levels.
• Ability to work in a multitasking, multi-role and fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including VBA and macros, AutoCAD, PLC controls and programming software; SolidWorks experience would be an asset.
• Strong customer/vendor interaction and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to occasionally, as needed, work outside of normal business hours to troubleshoot problems and facilitate projects.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, especially extrusion, equipment design, process development, and polymer science is preferred.

The successful candidate will be a skilled, energetic, and devoted engineer who is interested in being involved hands-on in the day-to-day manufacturing process. They will be a key member of the facility management team reporting to the Plant Manager, providing support/direction of the manufacturing process and equipment decisions.

The company offers a competitive comprehensive salary and benefit program including medical, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and RRSP.

If you are seeking a career in a challenging environment with opportunities for career advancement please apply now.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants being considered will be contacted for an interview. Please do not make telephone inquiries.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years of Chemical Processing experience in a manufacturing environment do you have?
• How many years of PLC/Automation experience do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person